Khabib Nurmagomedov to face Dustin Poirier at UFC 242

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In what's being touted as a historic event, Khabib Nurmagomedov will make a return to the Octagon after a nine-month suspension, to take on Dustin Poirier in UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi.

The fight is slated for September 7, and Nurmagomedov still remains undefeated.

He was banned after a brawl following his fight with Conor McGregor in October.
 

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